A meeting of Enemies (?)

[Anume]

====Prelude====

Pas and I agree to a ceasefire, more or less, and are going to meet up in front of the Castle.

I keeps mentioning Gromel, the "Elf", so I request an audience.

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Pas flies in.
A black drake flies in.

A stairway below a Castle
Long, thick steps cut into the chasm wall lead up toward the castle above
you. The walls are stark, with naught but scrub brush covering them. There
is nothing around that could provide protection from those above you, or
from the elements around you. The wind howls as it runs through the chasm,
whipping at your clothes and equipment.

[Exits: up down]
( Charmed ) (White Aura ) Pas's black drake, its wings ready for flight.
Pas the Grand Master of Seasons is here, sitting astride a black drake.

The demon on his shoulder leers at you, then plunges a talon into the Golem's exposed wiring. Pas zrggts.

Pas says 'Gromel see you! Gromel see you in the dark! '

Gromel tries to jump at you, but bumps into a magic barrier around Pas.

A blue field erupts momentarily around Pas, then fades.

Gromel tinkers with Pas, ripping out an important looking component.

Pas says ''Gromel need free!!!!' '

 

Pas says 'ACCESS DENIED '

Pas seems to regain control and ignores the frustrated demon.

Pas takes a brushed metal cube out of a portable hole.

Pas releases the cube.

The cube hovers slowly around Pas, then flies towards you while pulsing, covering your body briefly with a red light.

Pas emits a loud 'CLICK'.

Pas says 'Further analysis is required. '

Leothyre circles around Pas, his head tilted to the side.

You say 'Goodness. '

Leothyre hops down from the Goliath, gracefully.

Leothyre approaches Pas carefully, examining it.

As the demon pulls on wiring, Pas drones on 'Gromel need candy '

You say 'You...you weren't kidding. '

You feel someone protecting you.

Pas says 'You promise gromel, yes? '

Leothyre peels off a small piece of apple, offering it to Pas. 'For Gromel. '

Gromel slurps on some milk that Pas pours through a tube.

Pas gets a bottle of milk from a sturdy backpack.

Pas drinks milk from a bottle of milk.

Pas drinks milk from a bottle of milk.

Pas drops a bottle of milk.

A bottle of milk shatters into a million pieces!

Pas says 'Apple for gromel? '

Leothyre looks at the demon on your shoulder. 'That...that is Gromel? '

Gromel takes a bite of the apple and makes a sour face. Pas looks on vacantly.

Leothyre reaches up to try to touch Gromel, but recoils when he gets zapped by the invisible field. 'ZRRRGT! '

Leothyre shakes his hand, muttering.

Gromel tries to talk, but his voice is lost in the circle of protection. Frustrated, he pulls on more wires. Pas drones on.

Pas says 'Gromel good elf '

 

Pas says 'You make gromel free '

Pas says 'Gromel make you power. '

Leothyre sighs as he looks at Pas. 'Do you want him free? '

Leothyre looks back at Gromel, obviously confused.

Pas says 'Gromel free! promise yes? '

Pas pops and crackles.

Pas says 'Gromel know all elf song '

Leothyre hangs his head a bit. 'I cannot make that promise. Not to succeed, anyways. '

Pas says 'You kill Vander. Then kill Pas. Then free gromel. '

Pas says 'Then Kill dilorry. '

Pas says 'Then make you new elf queen '

Leothyre scratches his head. 'What....wait.. '

Pas says 'Leothyre king '

Pas says 'Gromel special advisor to king '

Pas says 'Yes good promise '

Pas says 'Gromel find queen '

Leothyre suspiciously eyes Gromel. 'This...this is your idea, Pas? '

Leothyre speaks toward Pas, but keeps an eye on Grome.

Pas says 'First gromel free '

Pas says 'THEN gromel make you best elf '

Pas says 'First gromel free... '

Like a statue weathered by desert sands, the features of the golem are
aged and worn, eroded by time and marked with chips and indentations. What
manifests as a face was once a masterwork of art, made in the likeness of a
man with gentle eyes and an aristocratic smile. Hazel-colored facets of
smoky quartz appear to serve as bright apertures of perception, moving with
a slow and deliberate rotation in response to external environmental
stimuli.

Saffron-yellow robes are fitted loosely to his large frame, contrasting with
a dark crimson sash that is draped diagonally across his massive chest. The
cloth is traditionally woven and simply colored, embroidered with an
octagram mandala where the creature's heart should be. A braided black
belt tied around his waist tightly secures an ancient scroll case, an oxblood
leather bag, and several vials of multi-colored glowing powders.
Deep and distant, the faint sound of well-oiled gears can be heard spinning
beneath his ornamental trappings and rough hewn casing. Despite a
deliberate and mechanical locomotion, there is a sense of high action
potential that permeates through the stillness.

Pas currently holds the title of Master Questor of Aabahran.
Pas is in excellent condition.

You say 'Gromel...you say. '

You say 'He is..elf, no? '

Pas says 'Gromel best elf. '

Pas says 'Gromal all elf. '

Pas says 'Gromel never dwarf. '

 Leothyre looks up at Gromel, and begins to speak in elvish.

You say in Elvish 'Gromel, can you hear me? '

Pas says 'Good good! Make gromel promise '

It starts to rain.

Leothyre bows his head, his voice taking on more of a deep drone. 'I promise before the Lord, that I will try. '

Leothyre looks up, pointing his polearm at Gromel. 'If that is an innocent, then I shall see to it that it is freed. '

Gromel grins as blue sparks fly around Pas.

Leothyre looks toward Pas, examining the whirring gears and clockwork spinning within.

Pas says 'Just dumb golem '

Pas says 'Gromel fixing. '

The night is about to end.

You scratch yourself on the head... confused.

Pas says 'Maybe leothyre fix better '

You say 'And... '

Gromel points to an important looking circuit and nods frantically. Pas says 'Simply add water '.

Leothyre slowly sticks a twig into a small sprocket gear, which snaps the stick with a satisfying 'CRACK! '

Leothyre frowns, then looks at the gear. 'Just add water to that? '

Gromel jumps back at the sparks. Pas almost falls over.

The sun rises in the east.

Pas zrgts.

Leothyre uncorks his water jug, puts it over the circuit, and slowly lets out a small dab of water.

Pas looks at you.

Pas says 'Anomaly detected '

Pas buzzes with energy.

Leothyre slooooowly, starts to lean back from Pas.

Gromel says 'NOT THAT ONE!!! ' Pas seems to regain control.

Leothyre sighs, and then smirks to himself. It seems as if he has just realized something.

Pas says 'Over-ride disabled '

Pas says 'Access denied '

Leothyre turns his attention back to Pas. 'You are sure...that the only way to free Gromel, is to disable you? '

Gromel says 'You promise GROMEL! '. Pas says 'Components required '.

Pas's thirst wounds him.

Pas seems to look you over.

Pas emits a loud 'CLICK',

Leothyre offers his water jug to Pas.

You give a water jug to Pas.

You say 'You put it in the right circuit. '

You say 'I'm not exactly...mechanically inclined. '

You say 'Pas..... '

Gromel pulls on wiring frantically, but Pas no longer responds.

The rain stopped.

Pas's thirst grazes him.

Pas flies down.
A black drake flies down.

Pas flies in.
A black drake flies in.

Pas begins taking your measurements.

Leothyre sighs. 'Pas, Pas, Pas.... ' He seems dismayed. 'The Nexus...has twisted you. '

Pas swabs your cheeck with a congrelometer.

You say 'Your creator...you were someones divine insipiration. '

Pas swabs your cheek with a congrelometer.

Leothyre coughs and whipes his mouth, choked by the congrelometer.

Pas pulls out a dangerous looking probe from a portable hole.

Leothyre recoils a bit.

You say 'Heya....wait a minute. '

You say 'Whoa.... '

Leothyre holds his hands up. 'Hang on there. '

As the probe blinks red, Pas swipes it against your forehead.

Leothyre backs a way a little, the Goliath stopping his retreat.

Pas says 'Processing complete. '

Pas flies down.
A black drake flies down.

Leothyre rubs his forehead, then shakes his head. 'Darn it, you're distracting me! '

You yell 'Processing? '

Pas flies in.
A black drake flies in.

Vander rides in.
A zombie of Travl walks in.

You yell 'For what? '

Vander looks at you.

Leothyre looks up at Vander, and then at Pas.

A towering figure attired within formidable looking armor stands in your
path. Golden hued chain mail straps around his shoulders holding onto a
thick iron breastplate. It fits his abdomen snugly and is indented to have
the form of an impressively fit physique. Among it's designs is that of a
dark red rune depicting a skull on the chest. Exposed inhumanely muscular
arms clutch onto two immense and fiery axes tightly. Dark, scarred skin
covers this giants entire body. Previous battles have not been kind to him.
Carved onto his face is the same skull represented in his chest piece. The
wounds seem to be deep and still bleeding as though it has been made
recently or repetitively. Deep red eyes peer out from the angry look he
sets out upon Aabahran, a bald head reveals a charred scalp, it is not
likely that any hair will be growing there in the near future.

Large bulbous protrusions around his spine and shoulders seem to be
formed from bones that were perhaps dislodged and healed improperly,
they seem to have become hard and callous from years of impairment.
His shoulder's almost have a natural plate that look as though they could
be very tough and hard. The skin is singed just as much of the
surrounding area. Around his waist is a enormous belt, several different
bones and furs make up it's waistline and the buckle is fashioned from the
skull of a behemoth.

He has travelled quite a lot.
Vander is in excellent condition.

Pas whispers 'Remember what gromel tell you '.

Leothyre points a thumb at Vander. 'Who's this? '

Vander snorts derisively.

Vander pounds his chest, 'Vander.

Leothyre nods at Pas. 'Ummmm, which thing? He told me alot. '

The night has begun.

Pas says 'Target: Vander. Race: Fire Giant '

Leothyre peers at Vander. 'Are you the one responsible for corrupting this poor thing? '

Leothyre motions at Pas.

Vander says 'Vander corrupt nothing. '

Pas tells you 'Vander make gromel cry '

Vander says 'Always blame Vander. '

Vander says 'See Pas. '

Leothyre looks back at Pas. 'He was meant for...more, than this. '

Pas says 'Error. '

Leothyre shakes his head. 'I just...hate to see something that has so much potential, squandered. '

Vander scratches his head, looking very confused.

Gromel's globe turns black as Pas mutes the demon.

Vander says 'Then go build own Pas? '

Pas says 'Sequence initiated: terminate gromel '

Vander says 'You build first Pas? '

Leothyre motions at Pas. 'Him. ' He chuckles to himself. 'The Lord has blessed me with several things. Mechanics...is not one of them.

Vander points excitedly at Pas!

Vander says 'You didn't build? '

Vander yells out his warcry.

Vander yells 'You bastard, Vander burn you! Vander burn you all! '

You say 'Terminate Gromel?! '

A 'WHOOSH' of air can be heard as Pas vacuum seals the demon's globe.

Vander scratches his head, looking very confused.

Vander says 'If didn't build, then how know what was built for? '

The corner of Leothyre's mouth smiles, slightly. 'I can feel it. This, the Lord has told me. '

Pitiful squeaking can be heard from Gromel as Pas suffocates it.

Vander chuckles politely.

Vander says 'Gods always tell weaklings what is what. '

You say 'Discernment, is something that the Lord has indeed blessed me with. '

Vander says 'Vander is sick of Gods. '

Vander says 'Gods fear Vander, tell light walkers Vander is evil. '

Leothyre chuckles and shakes his head. 'Our God is used to said accusations. '

Pas unseals the Gromel Globe. The creature lies there barely breathing, but alive.

You say 'He is merciful, though, which is why you still stand here breathing, Vander. '

Vander says 'Then how come Vander has only killed in defense? '

Pas initiates repairs.

You peer intently at Vander.

Vander says 'How is Vander so evil. '

Vander says 'Vander is alive because Vander is. '

Vander pounds his chest.

Pas attaches a green looking square to a red looking circle.

The night is about to end.

You say 'Your sins are your own, Vander. They are well documented in Heaven, though. '

Vander says 'Name one. '

Vander says 'Beat by father is a sin? '

Leothyre shrugs. 'If you've done none wrong, then why join such a wretched affiliation? '

Vander says 'Vander guilty of that sin. '

Pas sparks a little as the square is manipulated and secured.

Vander says 'Vander was forced into. '

You are thirsty.
Your thirst decimates you!

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Pas flies down.
A black drake flies down.

Vander says 'By your friends. '

Pas flies in.
A black drake flies in.

 

Leothyre scratches his head. 'F...forced? '

Vander says 'Vander couldn't fight armies alone. '

Vander says 'Vander needed his own Army. '

Pas covers some wiring with a monk's robe.

The day has begun.

You are thirsty.
Your thirst hits you.

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Vander drinks milk from a barrel of milk.

Pas begins to buzz and test out his arms and legs.

Leothyre sighs, murmuring to himself. 'One of the many lies... '

Vander says 'Now you call Vander a liar. '

The sun rises in the east.

You are thirsty.
Your thirst grazes you.

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Vander says 'Didn't know Knights could read minds. '

Vander spits in utter disgust!

Leothyre returns his attention to Vander. 'No, sir. Not a liar, by no means. '

Vander says 'Yet you can't tell when your God lies to you. '

You are thirsty.
Your thirst injures you.

You are hungry.

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Vander looks at you.

Leothyre returns Vander's insult with a steely gaze. 'God. Does. Not. Lie. '

 

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Vander says 'Maybe your God should give you water for your dry throat. '

You say 'It is the WORLD that has lied to YOU! '

You yell 'LISTEN UP, ABAHARAN! '

Vander says 'Vander does not disagree. '

The sky is getting cloudy.

You are thirsty.
Your thirst grazes you.
You are hungry.

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You say 'It does not MATTER if you disagree or NOT! '

Pas seems to quiet down, staring vacantly at the Giant and the Elf.

You yell 'TRUTH, IS TRUTH! '

Vander says 'DOES MATTER> '

Vander yells 'VANDER IS LOUDER! '

You say 'NO! YOU, have been lied to! '

Leothyre winces as he covers his ears.

You are parched.
Your thirst grazes you.
You are hungry.

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Pas gives you a water jug.

Leothyre grits his teeth as he continues to preach.

Vander says 'DOn't get Vander worked up. '

Vander starts breathing heavily.

You say 'YOU yourself said you were forced! '

Pas puts the orb of recall in a portable hole.

You drink water from a water jug.

You drink water from a water jug.

<You drink water from a water jug.
Your thirst is quenched.

Vander says 'Vander was weak. '

You are hungry.

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Vander says 'Thought Vander was weak.. '

You say 'Vander, look at you! '

Pas beeps as the telemetron lights up, then fades to black.

Vander says 'Vander is strong. '

Vander says 'But Vander is alone. '

You say 'LOOK at how LARGE you are! Look at how GOD has made you! You are ENORMOUS! '

You are hungry.

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Vander says 'Gods made Vander by mistake. '

You say 'Weak?! Not a word I would use to describe you. '

You say 'NO Mistake was made, in your beautiful creation. '

You say 'You were made, for a PURPOSE! '

You are hungry.
Your hunger decimates you!

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Vander says 'Elf doesn't know about Vander. '

Pas says 'Vander has no use for pretty. '

Vander says 'Vander was born hot. '

Pas says 'Vander strongest. '

You say 'There are thousands. HUNDREDS of thousands out there, who LONG for but one iota of the strength in which you posesses.

Vander says 'Mother, give birth to Vander, burnt to crisp. '

You say 'The Lord has made you to be a warrior! '

You are hungry.
Your hunger mauls you.

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Vander says 'Father beat Vander for taking away wife. '

You say 'To defend those, who cannot fend for yourself! '

You say 'EXACTLY! '

You say 'And that same...attrocity, is happening. As we speak! '

Leothyre points to the south. 'SOMEWHERE, out there. '

You are hungry.
Your hunger grazes you.

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Leothyre points at Vander. 'And YOU, You, sir, have the strength, to save them!

Vander says 'And that's why they will destroy themselves. '

Vander says 'And Vander will watch it all burn. '

You say 'To rescue some poor boy, who may not be entirely unlike how you used to be. '

You are hungry.
Your hunger mauls you.

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Vander gives you a barrel of milk.

Vander gets a barrel of milk from a sturdy backpack.

Vander drinks milk from a barrel of milk.

Leothyre clenches his hands. 'But WHYYYY!? Why destroy, when you can help nurture!? '

Pas says 'Vander burn you bastards, burn you all '

Vander says 'Vander provide for Elf, Vander would be good God. '

You are hungry.
Your hunger hits you.

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Vander nods at Pas.

Vander says 'Vander is cursed. '

Vander says 'Vander is weapon. '

Leothyre continues. 'Our God, is merciful, friends. But...he is a God of justice. And vengence. '

Vander says 'Vengence? '

The sun slowly disappears in the west.

You are starving.
Your hunger injures you.

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Vander says 'Vengence against those whom can not measure in power? '

Leothyre nods. 'God has made us all, for a specific purpose. Some...are caretakers. And some, are weapons. '

Vander says 'Pieces on a board, that's all mortals are. '

Pas gets a barrel of milk from a sturdy backpack.

Pas gives you a barrel of milk.

Pas gets a barrel of milk from a sturdy backpack.

The night has begun.

You are starving.
Your hunger hits you.

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Pas gives you a barrel of milk.

Pas flies down.
A black drake flies down.

Pas flies in.
A black drake flies in.

Vander says 'Everypne fits into place. '

Leothyre shakes his head. 'You may be strong, Vander, but against the throne of our Lord...you are but a speck of dust in the wind. '

Vander says 'Nice and neat. '

Pas zrggts.

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You are starving.
Your hunger grazes you.

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Leothyre nods at Vander. 'Exactly. It is the WORLD, who twists and turns our purpose. '

Vander says 'What is God's purpose. '

Vander says 'Where do God's fit. '

Leothyre looks hungry, but perseveres in his sermon, his mouth starting to emit a frothy white foam.

You are starving.
Your hunger maims you!

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You say 'To know our Lord's purpose and plan, is not for us. '

Vander says 'Convenient. '

You say 'Our life should be spent learning of our OWN purpose. '

You are starving.
Your hunger wounds you.

You say 'You, and you, Pas! You two are both here, by desgin. '

You nod.

You say 'Vander...you are a sight to behold. '

You are starving.
Your hunger decimates you!

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Pas says 'Correct. '

Leothyre turns to Pas. 'And Pas...I have yet to ever meet anything like you. Ever! '

Vander stands tall and solomn.

Pas says 'Components required. '

Leothyre continuesl. 'Both of you...are wonderous. '

The rain stopped.

You are starving.
Your hunger mauls you.

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Leothyre points in the direction of the Nexus tower. 'And they...THEY, would see you destroyed! '

You say 'To them, you are but a piece of meat and a pile of gears and wires! '

The clouds disappear.

You are starving.
Your hunger decimates you!

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Vander says 'Vander knows he is Weapon for Fortress. '

Leothyre shrugs. 'The moment you die. ' He dusts his hand. 'They'll wash their hands of you, step over you, and recruit someone else.

You are starving.
Your hunger wounds you.

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Vander says 'They will do more than that. '

Pas says 'Deconstruct. '

Leothyre smirks. 'No funeral. No lament. Nothing. Just, gone. '

Leothyre nods at Pas. 'Yes. Deconstruct. '

Vander says 'They will celebrate, they will dance, they will feast and tell the tales of Vander the great and strong. '

Vander says 'But Vander will not die. '

You are starving.
Your hunger devastates you!

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Vander says 'Vander will sit, and watch as they all turn to dust '

Vander says 'As Humans rot the realm and burn the dust to glass. '

Leothyre sighs as he shakes his head. 'No...No Vander...no they won't. To them...you are just, a means to an end. '

Pas says 'Access denied. '

The night is about to end.

You are starving.
Your hunger wounds you.

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The demon on his shoulder leers at you, then plunges a talon into the Golem's exposed wiring. Pas zrggts.

Pas says 'Gromel see you! Gromel see you in the dark! '

Gromel tries to jump at you, but bumps into a magic barrier around Pas.

A blue field erupts momentarily around Pas, then fades.

Gromel tinkers with Pas, ripping out an important looking component.


Pas says ''Gromel need free!!!!' '

Pas says 'ACCESS DENIED '

Pas seems to regain control and ignores the frustrated demon.

Pas takes a brushed metal cube out of a portable hole.

Pas releases the cube.

The cube hovers slowly around Pas, then flies towards you while pulsing, covering your body briefly with a red light.

Pas emits a loud 'CLICK'.

Pas says 'Further analysis is required. '

Leothyre shrugs. 'You're big and strong. They don't care about YOU. They just care, about how strong you can swing an axe. '

Vander says 'Vander won't die. '

Vander says 'Vander has tried. '

Vander says 'Vander's body comes back. '

You are starving.
Your hunger wounds you.

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Leothyre turns his head back to Gromel. 'And you...little you. You are here for a purpose as well. '

Leothyre unknowingly grabs his stomach, reacting to the hunger pains, but continues on regardless.

The day has begun.

You are starving.
Your hunger maims you!

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Vander says 'Vander has no companions, no one can touch Vander's flesh. '

Pas notes you addressing Gromel, and turns the Gromel Globe black again.

Leothyre nods. 'The Lord is not done with you. That is why, Vander.

Pas says 'Access denied. '

The sun rises in the east.

The sky is getting cloudy.

You are starving.
Your hunger devastates you!

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Leothyre continues, his voice becoming more soothing. 'That his Him, telling you, that there is more time. '

Pas says 'The One '

Pas says 'Smiles upon you. '

Vander lifts his massive foot to reveal a smoldering, nearly molden landscape.

Leothyre slings his hand to the side, symbolizing throwing something away. 'Time to throw away the curse that is NEXUS! '

You are starving to death!
Your hunger LACERATES you!

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Leothyre clenches his fist. 'Time, to do something that Matters! That makes a true difference! ' He nods at Pas. 'Yes, Pas. That is it! '

You are starving to death!
Your hunger DISMEMBERS you!

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Pas says 'Confirmed. '

Vander says 'The one spits on Vander, sends all his slaves to cut off his head. '

Leothyre smiles. 'He smiles on us all. ' He chuckles, albeit weakly. 'We don't get many opporunities in life like this, to come to realization. '

Vander says 'You are the first to speak his name. '

Pas says 'Samples required. '

You are starving to death!
Your hunger LACERATES you!

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Pas looks at you.

Leothyre stumbles a little, but regains his balance.

Pas takes note of your hunger.

You say 'The Lord has not forgotten you, Vander. '

You are starving to death!
Your hunger DISMEMBERS you!

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Vander says 'Vander has been hunted and Ridiculed for too long, too hard, will not be easy as Leothyre thinks. '

You say 'The world would seek to use you up, and kick you to the side. '

Vander looks at you.

Vander says 'Vander will not burn up. '

Leothyre nods and sighs with compassion with you. 'My friend...your kind has a history of...going against the grain, so they say. '

You are starving to death!
Your hunger DISMEMBERS you!

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Vander says 'Vander will out burn the Sun. '

You say 'But you, my friend, are different. '

Leothyre looks a little unstable.

You are starving to death!
Your hunger DISMEMBERS you!

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Pas approaches the elf, measuring its heartbeat.

Pas clicks loudly.

Vander says 'You got blood on you. '

Leothyre smiles. 'The Sun, my friend, is the sign of our God above. ' He continues. 'It is by no coincidence, that you use that phrase. '

You are starving to death!
Your hunger DISMEMBERS you!

You sure are BLEEDING!

<180 hp 960m 492mv> You say 'The Lord is here, with us. '
Vander says 'Vander is hot, Sun is hot. '

Leothyre begins to convulse some. 'I....I can feel, him. '

You are already standing.

You feel a lot better!

Pas places a hand on the elf, collecting a sample of sweat.

You are starving to death!
Your hunger DISMEMBERS you!

You sure are BLEEDING!

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You feel a lot better!

Vander says 'If God is the Sun then Vander was made to replace God in the sky. '

Pas puts the sample into a little metal cube, which seals hermetically with a 'WHOOOOSH'.

You are starving to death!
Your hunger LACERATES you!

You sure are BLEEDING!

Pas's thirst hits him.

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Pas flies down.
A black drake flies down.

Pas flies in.
A black drake flies in.

eothyre painstakingly pulls out an old, crusty steak from his backpack, and begins to nibble.

You eat a magic steak.
You are no longer hungry.

Pas says 'NO. '

Leothyre coughs, hard.

Leothyre looks up at Pas.

Vander smirks.

Vander says 'Your resolve is weak. '

Leothyre returns his attention to Vander. 'Not kill, Vander. '

Pas says 'Minimum requirements of life: unknown '

Vander says 'Just when Vander begin to think Elf was strong in his word. '

Leothyre shakes his head and smiles as he stands to his feet. 'To walk with. '

The sun slowly disappears in the west.

Pas says 'Repeat experiment under sedation. '-------LOL

Pas looks at you.

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You yell 'Help! I am being attacked by Pas! '

You turn Pas's attack against him.
You draw your weapon.
You wield a thin bladed polearm.
Your counter MANGLES Pas!
Pas's jab MUTILATES you!
You sure are BLEEDING!
You parry Pas's attack.
Pas has a few scratches.

Leothyre: [=== |--- |--- |--- ]

<185 hp 950m 492mv> You tell Pas 'No sedation, please... '
Pas has a few scratches.

Leothyre: [=== |--- |--- |--- ]

<185 hp 950m 492mv> You flee from combat!

A stairway in the Chasm
The trail ends abruptly here against high white sandstone cliffs. Small,
stunted bushes grow out from small crevices and rustle in the warm
breeze, wafting a slight smell of sage. You can see rough-hewn steps
carved into the rock itself crisscrossing upward.

[Exits: south up]

<203 hp 960m 492mv>

A rocky trail inside the Chasm
You are now walking along a wide trail that steadily inclined to the
west. More white cliffs rise around you, but the warm sunshine that now
breaches the shallow canyon is a welcome change to the darkness below.
Thick fields of grasses are all around you now, and a balmy seabreeze
ruffles your hair as you walk.

[Exits: north south west]

[KNIGHT ] [|||||| ](2) A mighty Fortress looms over the area. A small kitten is here meowing in terror.

<203 hp 960m 488mv> Vander yells 'You bastard, Vander burn you! Vander burn you all! '

<203 hp 960m 488mv>A stairway in the Chasm
The trail ends abruptly here against high white sandstone cliffs. Small,
stunted bushes grow out from small crevices and rustle in the warm
breeze, wafting a slight smell of sage. You can see rough-hewn steps
carved into the rock itself crisscrossing upward.

[Exits: south up]

<203 hp 960m 484mv>A stairway below a Castle
Long, thick steps cut into the chasm wall lead up toward the castle above
you. The walls are stark, with naught but scrub brush covering them. There
is nothing around that could provide protection from those above you, or
from the elements around you. The wind howls as it runs through the chasm,
whipping at your clothes and equipment.

[Exits: up down]

( Charmed ) A young black dragon belonging to Vander is here.
( Charmed ) A zombie of Travl stands here serving his master.
Vander the Knight of Fury is here, sitting astride an elephant.

<203 hp 960m 480mv>
Vander holds a glimmering white staff in his hand.

<203 hp 960m 480mv>
Vander brandishes a glimmering white staff.
A black dragon is surrounded by a white aura.
A zombie of Travl is surrounded by a white aura.
Vander is surrounded by a white aura.

<203 hp 960m 480mv>
A brilliant shower of shooting stars streaks across the sky!

<203 hp 960m 480mv>
Vander stops using a glimmering white staff.
Vander wields the Monorod in his off-hand.

<203 hp 960m 480mv>
Vander rides up.
A black dragon flies up.
A zombie of Travl walks up.

<203 hp 960m 480mv> Leothyre bows his head. 'Gentlemen. '

<203 hp 960m 480mv>A stairway below a Castle

Long, thick steps cut into the chasm wall lead up toward the castle above
you. The walls are stark, with naught but scrub brush covering them. There
is nothing around that could provide protection from those above you, or
from the elements around you. The wind howls as it runs through the chasm,
whipping at your clothes and equipment.

[Exits: up down]

A stairway below a Castle
Long, thick steps cut into the chasm wall lead up toward the castle above
you. The walls are stark, with naught but scrub brush covering them. There
is nothing around that could provide protection from those above you, or
from the elements around you. The wind howls as it runs through the chasm,
whipping at your clothes and equipment.

[Exits: up down]

<203 hp 960m 472mv>
Pas flies in.
A black drake flies in.

<203 hp 960m 472mv>
Pas flies down.
A black drake flies down.

<203 hp 960m 472mv>
Pas flies in.
A black drake flies in.

<203 hp 960m 472mv>
You yell 'Help! Pas kicked dirt into my eyes! '
Pas kicks dirt in your eyes!
Pas's kicked dirt scratches you.
You sure are BLEEDING!
You can't see a thing!

Leothyre: [=== |--- |--- |--- ]

<200 hp 960m 472mv> You yell 'Gentlemen! '

Leothyre: [=== |--- |--- |--- ]

<200 hp 960m 472mv>
Someone dodges your attack.
Someone's back fist DISMEMBERS you!
You sure are BLEEDING!
You parry someone's attack.
You parry someone's attack.
You parry someone's attack.
You parry someone's attack.

Leothyre: [==- |--- |--- |--- ]

<138 hp 960m 472mv>
Someone dodges your attack.
Someone parries your attack with his second hand.
Someone's jab MUTILATES you!
You sure are BLEEDING!
You block someone's attack with your weapon.
You dodge someone's attack.
Someone's poisoned bite wounds you.
You sure are BLEEDING!

You flee from combat!
You can't see a thing!

<80 hp 960m 468mv> You can't see a thing!

<80 hp 960m 464mv> You can't see a thing!

<80 hp 960m 460mv> Alas, you cannot go that way.

<80 hp 960m 460mv> You can't see a thing!

<80 hp 960m 456mv>
You rub the dirt out of your eyes.

<93 hp 960m 484mv>
Pas flies in.
A black drake flies in.

<93 hp 960m 484mv>
You yell 'Help! I am being attacked by Pas! '
You turn Pas's attack against him.
Your counter DISMEMBERS Pas!
You dodge Pas's attack.
You parry Pas's attack.
Pas has some small wounds and bruises.

Leothyre: [==- |--- |--- |--- ]

<93 hp 950m 484mv> Leothyre tries to run, but trips on his feet.
Pas has some small wounds and bruises.

Leothyre: [==- |--- |--- |--- ]

<93 hp 950m 484mv>
Pas dodges your attack.
Pas dodges your attack.
Pas dodges your attack.
You block Pas's attack with your weapon.
You block Pas's attack with your weapon.
Pas's jump kick MANGLES you!
You sure are BLEEDING!

You flee from combat!

A stairway in the Chasm
The trail ends abruptly here against high white sandstone cliffs. Small,
stunted bushes grow out from small crevices and rustle in the warm
breeze, wafting a slight smell of sage. You can see rough-hewn steps
carved into the rock itself crisscrossing upward.

[Exits: south up]

<7 hp 950m 480mv>
Pas flies in.
A black drake flies in.

<7 hp 950m 480mv>
You yell 'Help! I am being attacked by Pas! '
You block Pas's attack with your weapon.
Pas's jab MUTILATES you!
You are too hurt to do anything for a while.

Pas says 'Sequence initiated '

Pas says 'Establish minimum requirements of life. '

Pas pushes on your stomach.

Pas inserts a long needle through your abdomen, draining the mushy steak out.-----HAHAHA!

Pas measures your heartbeat.

Pas starts emitting a red battle aura.


You feel like you can move again.

<1 hp 1m 480mv>

Leothyre tries to crawl away. 'Lord...have mercy. '

You yell 'Help! I am being attacked by Pas! '
You parry Pas's attack.
Pas's jab LACERATES you!
You have been KILLED !!

As the cold chill of death descends upon you The One God grants you yet another chance.
You have been granted a temporary sanctuary as an invincible ghost.
As long as you don't attack anything.

<1 hp 1m 462mv>
Pas tells you 'Error... '

Leothyre coughs and collapses at the Altar.

Before the Altar of Purity
You are before a beautiful white altar. The high walls and columns
rise up to the heavens, and are made of thick white marble. A
priest dressed in flowing white robes adorned with gold casts
curatives on lightwalking travelers, and a pit of offering
is here for people to offer sacrifices to the Light Gods.

[Exits: south up]
A pit of offering is here for mortals to store gifts for the gods.
A Militia Relief Officer stands here offering water and lights to citizens
(White Aura ) Maradin the priest of light is here communing blessings to all.

Leothyre bows his head. 'Thank you Lord, for your compassion. I shall not squander this life. '

===Returning to the Chasm, to see what Pas has to say about his...experiment===
<102 hp 172m 200mv>A stairway in the Chasm
The trail ends abruptly here against high white sandstone cliffs. Small,
stunted bushes grow out from small crevices and rustle in the warm
breeze, wafting a slight smell of sage. You can see rough-hewn steps
carved into the rock itself crisscrossing upward.

[Exits: south up]
( Charmed ) A zombie of Leothyre stands here serving his master.
Pas the Grand Master of Seasons is here.

A zombie of Leothyre says 'God... has given me new life '

Leothyre looks up at the zombie, horrified. 'Oh....the Elfanity of it! '

A zombie of Leothyre says 'The lord is here, with us. '

You say 'No! '

The sun rises in the east.

A zombie of Leothyre says 'The sun, my friend... '

A zombie of Leothyre says 'Is the sign of our God above. '

You say 'You unholy bastard..... '

 Leothyre grits his teeth. 'The Lord will deliver you unto me this day. This, I will assure you! '

[Exits: south up]

( Charmed ) A zombie of Leothyre stands here serving his master.
Pas the Grand Master of Seasons is here.

A zombie of Leothyre says 'Me, brother? '

You say 'Silence! '

A zombie of Leothyre says 'But I am like you. A miracle. '

Leothyre starts to reach for his holy symbol, but stops himself.

A zombie of Leothyre says 'You are here for a purpose '

Leothyre grabs a rock and begins to continue climbing toward the castle. 'I'm going to see the armorer. Run, you foul abomination. '

You say 'Run... '

You say 'But it will not save you. '


===FIN===

#Pasforpresident

I was rolling, loling, finding it hard to type without typos. Hands down, one of the most satisfying deaths I've taken in FL thus far.
You and Vander killed it. Thank you for the fun, guys.